Nita 2007 Priorat
I actually find the price of this wine both insulting and incredibly exciting—sort of like when I met Chevy Chase. Someone at the PLCB must share my love of Priorat and …
Chairman’s Selection
Cono Sur 2007 “20 Barrels” Pinot Noir, Casablanca Valley
The best value in Pinot Noir I have seen. This offers classic loam and floral notes in a very bright and friendly format. Dense and round, it still manages to remain …
Martinborough Vineyards 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
Classy and varietally correct, this offers a hint of honey on an otherwise austere structure, with notes of white pepper and scallion adding complexity to this bottle’s grapefruit and brine qualities.
Louis Latour 2007 “Duet” White, Languedoc
I do have a bit of a man-crush on Mr. Latour, ever since he visited the Wine School (yeah, you missed that because you didn’t sign up for our wine club …
Coufran 2003 Haut Medoc
One of the best values right now. Ripe and rich black fruits on the palate finish into eucalyptus and vanilla bean. On the nose, hibiscus flowers.
Wildberry 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Western Australia
Classic nose of black olive and cedar, a surprisingly complexstructure considering the price, but some very straightforward andeasy fruit.
R.L. Buller NV Fine Tawny
Sometimes, a 375-milliliter bottle is all you really want. And sometimes, the sweet scent of caramel and coffee are all you really need for dessert, chocolate cake be damned.
Domaine de Couroulu 2003 Vacqueyras Vielles Vignes
The 03’s from the Southern Rhone have always been a favorite of ours, and this one is an excellent example of how affordable even standouts are. Your CdP’s may not all …
Pecchenino 2005 Dolcetto di Dogliani “San Luigi”
Nebbiolo and Barbera may get most of the accolades. Still, a good Dolcetto, like this one, is perfect for this time of year with its modest weight, easy drinkability, and amazing …
Two Hands 2006 Shiraz “Gnarly Dudes,” Barossa
Two Hands always names their wines well, but this one stands out for both its name (who doesn’t feel just a little bit cooler drinking a wine called Gnarly Dudes?) and …
Alma de Blanco 2007 Godello, Monterrei
From the still relatively unknown Monterrei D.O. in Spain’s northwest comes this Godello, a fruity, surprisingly linear wine that will complement everything from steamed shrimp and prawns to a big bowl …